How To Build A Shed
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November 22, 2009
- Good summary of the basic points. Stan
November 22, 2009
- Good tips here. Stan
November 22, 2009
- Shed plans are a good idea! Stan
November 22, 2009
- Some basic tips on how to build a shed ramp Stan
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November 22, 2009
- Making sure you have the appropriate council permissions is important before you build a large shed. Stan
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Over the years, I’ve invested a small fortune in tools for woodworking and the garden. I could keep them in the garage, but I prefer to keep them in a separate shed because I like to keep sharp objects well away from my car!
When building a shed, there are various things which I need to consider. These are outlined below to give you an idea of how to build a shed:
Rules. Check with your local council to make sure your new shed conforms to any applicable rules and policies. It would be a shame to invest so much time in the build for you have to demolish it.
Location. Firm ground is obviously better than soft ground, and higher ground is better than lower ground as there’s less risk of flooding.
Foundations. These have to be strong enough to ensure the new shed is steady and doesn’t sink. The extent of foundations required will depend on how large the shed is and how heavy the materials used are. Also, remember that the foundations will need to withstand the weight of whatever you want to keep in the shed.
Floor. This will need to be flat and raised from the ground to prevent damp damaging the structure.
Walls. Think about how many access points you want (perhaps a door you can walk through to get the garden tools and a double door to get at the lawn mower?).
Roof. What sort of style do you want? A peaked roof is better than a flat roof as it will resist rainfall a lot more. Try and think about whether you want the roof to mirror the roof of your house. This will help ensure your new shed fits in.
Materials. These will need to be weather resistant and hard-wearing. Perhaps they should also match those used on your house (or at least look like they do).
Tools. Ensure that you have all the tools you need before you start. You don’t need to buy them – hire them from your local tool hire shop or borrow them from friends. I’d recommend borrowing them from friends as they may ask if they can help out! Two pairs of hands are better than one!
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Welcome to my new blog! My fondest boyhood memories are of the hours, days and weekends that my pop and I spent doing woodwork. Pop was a carpenter by trade and by passion.
As such, our house was filled with tables, chairs and cabinets all made with his own hands. They’re a great legacy now and I like to think that I contributed to them in some small way as a boy.
My love for woodwork has therefore been with me for many years and, although not as naturally gifted as my father, I thrive on making things with my own hands. I get a real sense of achievement from coming up with ideas and then seeing them come to fruition.
Sheds are one of my favorite woodworking projects for a variety of reasons.
First up, we moved houses a fair bit when I was younger, so my dad always seemed to be building new sheds. I guess we could have taken the one from the previous house with us, but that would have taken away the fun of making a new one. (Plus, dad liked to match the style of the shed with the style of our house!)
Second of all, subject to local planning and zoning regulations, you can pretty much build whatever sort of shed you want. Even if the square footage has to be under a specified amount, you can be creative with the various trimmings you add to the exterior. Matching the shed’s exterior to the exterior of the house is great fun!
Finally, the process of building a shed is quite fast. You can decide on the design, pull some basic blueprints together, get hold of the materials, arrange the foundations, do the framing (and obviously comply with all necessary local regulations!), and your shed can be made from scratch in a weekend. You can obviously outsource it to a company, but if you’re anything like me, you’ll enjoy the woodworking process.
My top tip would be to involve your family. Memories will last longer than the shed, so use it as an opportunity to create something that will last forever!
I hope you enjoy reading this site as much as I have putting it together. Let me know if you have any suggestions or comments. We’re in it together!
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